Model Call: A showcase of aspiring Orlando-area models

CaptionMODEL CALL: Introducing Stephanie Allain

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Orlando's Stephanie Allain, 21, is a young woman with a very full life. A junior with a major in public relations at the University of Central Florida, she also works as a Starbucks barista and as a nanny for two young children. "Discovered" behind the Starbucks counter by Orlando makeup artist Nicole LaMarche, Stephanie enjoyed her first modeling experience with Model Call -- though you'd never know it to look at her pictures. She's a natural in front of the camera -- relaxed and confident. And she has what it takes to be a success in the field: a lovely face and a lithe, 5-foot-10-inch figure. "I'd always thought about modeling, and people are always telling me I should try it. Finally I got talked into it," she says. "And why not? It's a new adventure and a fun thing to do." A graduate of Bishop Moore High School, she played team volleyball for nine years before starting college. After UCF, she plans to study for a business degree. "I don't know where I'll attend grad school," she says, "but I'd like to try a new city."

Orlando's Stephanie Allain, 21, is a young woman with a very full life. A junior with a major in public relations at the University of Central Florida, she also works as a Starbucks barista and as a nanny for two young children. "Discovered" behind the Starbucks counter by Orlando makeup artist Nicole LaMarche, Stephanie enjoyed her first modeling experience with Model Call -- though you'd never know it to look at her pictures. She's a natural in front of the camera -- relaxed and confident. And she has what it takes to be a success in the field: a lovely face and a lithe, 5-foot-10-inch figure. "I'd always thought about modeling, and people are always telling me I should try it. Finally I got talked into it," she says. "And why not? It's a new adventure and a fun thing to do." A graduate of Bishop Moore High School, she played team volleyball for nine years before starting college. After UCF, she plans to study for a business degree. "I don't know where I'll attend grad school," she says, "but I'd like to try a new city." (STEPHEN M. DOWELL/ORLANDO SENTINEL)

Welcome to the Orlando Sentinel's MODEL CALL, a showcase of aspiring models, age 15-25, from the Orlando area. Each week, Sentinel fashion writer Jean Patteson will select a model, schedule a free photo shoot and showcase his or her pictures here. The model gets to keep the pictures -- and our viewers get to vote for their favorite shot. If you would like to be featured, send three or four snapshots, including a head shot and a full-length picture to models@orlandosentinel.com. Include your name, age, height, city of residence, e-mail and phone number. Meet Stephanie Allain, this week's featured model. Click here to VOTE for your favorite picture. To see our first 10 Model Call portfolios with individual shots and bios, click here or our second 11 Model Call portfolios click here. To see our first 10 Model Call models in a special large-format gallery, click here or to see wave two click here.Orlando Sentinel